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MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by Jimcando on 10-16-2004 at 10:05 PM
i want to get a bulletin board on my website, but i don't know which is the best one to get
i don't have the greatest knowledge of php so which one would be best for a first-time user like me? if you know of any other that is similar and better for me, please tell 
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by Dane on 10-16-2004 at 10:07 PM
MyBB. Simple Question, Simple Answer.
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by dotNorma on 10-16-2004 at 10:08 PM
I think myBB would initially be the choice of any user here , Mainly because we run on myBB and we used to be hosted by the creator. Though I personally find myBB easier to use and less of a hassle to do simple tasks. (That is after its been set up and being used)
And I would go with myBB since almost every user here that has forums uses myBB it would be easier to gain support in setting it up.
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by Jimcando on 10-16-2004 at 10:09 PM
wow, fast service...thanks.
EDIT: ok, MyBB it is then
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by KeyStorm on 10-16-2004 at 10:13 PM
myBB, would be is my choice! 
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by surfichris on 10-17-2004 at 12:38 AM
Well, I just wanted to reply and say that it really comes down to personal preference, and what works and doesn't work for you, what you like, etc etc..
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by Pipish on 10-17-2004 at 12:39 AM
I realy think that mybb is the best it is deffenantly what i would choose
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by RebelSean on 10-17-2004 at 12:40 AM
MyBB all da way....
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by dotNorma on 10-17-2004 at 02:20 AM
For your information , I just installed myBB for my site and it was very simple!
All you have to do is upload a folder to your space and give it your mySQL information and your forums are as good as new. I must complement Surfi on a job well done...This was easier then my counter script!
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by matty on 10-17-2004 at 02:47 AM
I think everyone is choosing MyBB because surfi owns it 
Anyways, I dont have a preferance as I don't run either
RE: RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by Guido on 10-17-2004 at 02:57 AM
quote:Same here (on both
Originally posted by Matty
Anyways, I dont have a preferance as I don't run either
), I've only used IPB 1.1 and Phorum 1, so I won't comment on these. 
Mybb might be less cluttered than PhpBB, though.
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by dotNorma on 10-17-2004 at 03:11 AM
What guido said is what I was trying to say but his is in simpler terms...Mybb is less cluttered.
And matty...Yah you are deffanintly right.
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by lizard.boy on 10-17-2004 at 03:18 AM
honestly i've run mybb and phpbb from an admin point and i like both. mybb is easier to install. i'm also used to mybb. whatever you feel like choosing.
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by The One on 10-17-2004 at 03:59 AM
I wish I actually knew the MySQL database information for my server...
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by surfichris on 10-17-2004 at 04:23 AM
Ask your host, they should be able to provide you with details on it. Generally the hostname is 'localhost' presuming MySQL is running on the same server as the pages are being served from. If you have a control panel such as HSphere, Cpanel or Ensim they offer tools to manage MySQL users and databases too..
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by bast on 10-17-2004 at 05:48 PM
I choose... phpBB...
I like that, because I used phpBB before I came here...
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by user27089 on 10-17-2004 at 05:52 PM
I like mybb cause of its nice layout, i've got used to mybb rc3 now, and its really nice.. i also like this board (rc2), phpbb looks nice, but its also more complicated to work with than mybb.. all in all, i'd chose mybb.
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by k776 on 10-17-2004 at 07:17 PM
myBB by far. Its easy to customise, updated regually, and easy to mod and edit templates etc.
I have used myBB since January this year and have upgrade from RC2, RC3 and now RC4, all excellent releases and great new features.
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by spokes on 10-17-2004 at 07:55 PM
out of those 2, i'd have to go with IPB 
RE: MyBB or phpBB? which is best for me? by RebelSean on 10-17-2004 at 08:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by spokes25
out of those 2, i'd have to go with IPB
So would i...My list would be,....IPB, MyBB, and then php....
...ipb is not free no more tho -_-